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One of the most-visited restaurants in Mooresville, Hickory Taverns features wonderful pub food. It's a popular restaurant for those looking for incredible food.
Thanks to its outdoor seating, the restaurant is a fantastic option when the Carolina weather is suitable. There's no particular required attire, so feel free to dress comfortably. Also, sometimes there's live music, but keep in mind it can get a little loud.
It's been tabbed as a nice option for both families with children and large groups. WiFi is available if you want to get some work done, and in addition to its convenient take-out offerings, the restaurant even provides catering for events around town. Or, if you're looking for the perfect spot to unwind after work, it's got a phenomenal happy hour and a pretty stout selection behind the bar.
Specializing in both lunch and dinner, you won't walk away from Hickory Taverns disappointed. Don't worry about trying to find a spot on the street, as visitors to the restaurant do have access to a private parking lot nearby. Would you rather ride there? Bike parking is also provided.

What is American food? Cuisine that is delicious and perfect for any occasion. Come grab some at Uncle Milfs Lake Norman Tavern.
The weekends are for going out for amazing combinations. Save the salad for the weekday and come grab a meal at Uncle Milfs Lake Norman Tavern.
Beer, wine, and more are also available from Uncle Milfs Lake Norman Tavern's extensive drink list.
Uncle Milfs Lake Norman Tavern is a good restaurant to dine with a small or large group.
Get online for free courtesy of Uncle Milfs Lake Norman Tavern's wifi.
Dress is typically casual at Uncle Milfs Lake Norman Tavern, so leave the fancy duds behind for the evening.
It's time to gather up the party people. Serve them great food from Uncle Milfs Lake Norman Tavern.
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Delicious food doesn't have to be expensive, as shown by the delicious fare coming out of Uncle Milfs Lake Norman Tavern's kitchen.
Paying with your major credit card is one payment option at Uncle Milfs Lake Norman Tavern.

If you haven't eaten at Hooters on Gallery Center Dr, now is a great time to check out the well-known restaurant. It's a culinary destination for guests interested in an excellent staff.
Defined by its outdoor seating, the restaurant is a fantastic option when the Carolina weather is suitable. Streetwear attire is acceptable, so feel free to come as you are. Also, there is a juke box, so keep in mind that things can get a little loud.
It's been tabbed as a nice option for both families with children and large groups. WiFi's available if you're trying to get some work done, and in addition to its convenient take-out offerings, the restaurant even provides catering for events around town. Or, if you're looking for the perfect spot to unwind after work, it's got a phenomenal happy hour and a pretty broad selection behind the bar.
A franchise with nearly 15 years of tasty success, chances are you won't walk away from this Hooters disappointed.

White Owl Tavern serves American-style cuisine in the middle of Mooresville's Davidson district.
Serving the opposite of low-fat fare, White Owl Tavern is perfect for people who want to indulge.
Seating is readily available at White Owl Tavern for those with large parties.
Good luck spotting a suit and tie at White Owl Tavern — casually-dressed diners are the norm here.
Can't get enough of White Owl Tavern's tasty dishes? They also offer a catering service for parties and events.
Score parking in the lot adjacent to White Owl Tavern, a local restaurant.
The food here is super budget-friendly, too, with most items costing less than $15.

Choose your own cut of steak at Mooresville's Epic Chophouse.
Diners who avoid fat need to be careful, though, because Epic Chophouse's menu does not offer low-fat options.
The restaurant can get full to bursting on a busy Friday or Saturday night, so the safest bet is to call ahead for a reservation.
Some say walking is the greatest thing in life. Epic Chophouse knows it's carryout.
This dining establishment is located near hassle-free parking options.
Fancy snacks do come at a higher price, but wow are they delicious.

Finish Line in Mooresville is one of the more inexpensive restaurants in the area, delivering a fresh menu that won't cost a fortune. The great quality, set in a casual atmosphere, will have you visiting again and again.
There's no particular required attire, so feel free to dress comfortably. Also, though the overall price can be a bit on the low side, you won't be sacrificing any quality. In fact, you should be able to enjoy a good meal for $11 or $12, and can probably get in and out for $8 if you try.
When you add it all up, chances are you won't walk away from Finish Line Restaurant and Lounge disappointed.

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James Bond has it all wrong when it comes to how to order a martini.
The British special agent famously drinks martinis—enough martinis, in fact, to kill basically anyone who drank that much. His might be the most memorable drink order in the history of pop culture. But he’s got his specifications all wrong.Bond’s first offense is his most legendary. The spy always orders a martini “shaken, not stirred.” “What’s so bad about that?” you might be asking, since most martinis are shaken, and bartenders likely won’t prompt patrons to ask whether they prefer or abhor it. However, the process of shaking both over-dilutes the alcohol (who wants that?) and over-aerates the spirits, which can hugely affect the flavor. Next, there’s the issue of dirty or dry. Most cocktail snobs will argue a real martini is made with a scant splash of olive juice or none at all, dry (that means more dry vermouth).
And finally, there’s the issue of the spirit. Real martinis are made with gin, not vodka. Come on, James Bond. You’re like 90 years old at this point. You should know how to order a martini by now.The Murky Origins of the Martini
The legend of the martini might be the most charming and disagreed upon of all the drinking legends, and, oddly enough, stemmed from a drink that wasn’t a martini at all, but a martinez.
As one iteration of the story goes, a tired, dirty miner, parched from a day spent gold mining, simply asked his bartender for something refreshing. The cocktail produced was what we now know as the martinez: made with gin, sweet vermouth, maraschino liqueur, and two types of bitters. It’s likely that the original iteration was simpler—without the maraschino liqueur and probably with only one type of bitters—but it’s mainly where that’s been debated for some time now.
The inhabitants of Martinez, California, of course claim the drink was invented there (they even have a plaque to make it seem more official), but the more widely accepted theory is that the legendary bartender Jerry Thomas at the Occidental Hotel in San Francisco created the drink for a miner traveling to Martinez. (Thomas later went on to create a book that’s widely considered to be the be-all and end-all for cocktails, boringly named The Bar-Tender's Guide. It was published in 1860.)The martinez has been described as a gin manhattan—and the two are extremely similar. How it became what we know today as a martini seems to be a complete mystery, as the two are not very similar at all. And certainly neither has anything to do with chocotinis, appletinis, or any other -tini you can think of, unless serving them in the same glass counts. Where and How to Order a Martini (Stirred, Not Shaken)
Classic martinis are stiff and bracing and have largely fallen out of favor as other, far tastier cocktails have become a staple of every self-respecting bar list. But there’s something to be said for the person who orders a martini at happy hour. I’m not sure what that something is, but it’s something formidable and classic that commands a certain level of respect—of course, depending on the tippler. It’s up to you to decide whether the person who ordered that martini is a tenured drinker or an inexperienced one (confession: when I knew nothing about drinking, I often ordered martinis). You can probably order a martini just about anywhere on this earth, but to be safe, order a really good martini at any one of these places: The Bombay Club, New Orleans, LANot only does its menu pay homage to the martini’s roots, it saunters off to explore a host of different iterations. The signature Bombay Club martini is almost a martinez (though an actual martinez is also on the menu) but made with orange bitters and an orange twist in place of a lemon. Also: cocktails taste better when you’re listening to jazz, which you can do here every single night of the week.Drumbar, Chicago, ILAside from just its cocktails, Drumbar has a lot going for it, like it’s almost-too-cool speakeasy vibe with big leather couches—and also the fact that it’s perched on a hotel rooftop in downtown Chicago. In the summer, sit outside, enjoy the view, and sip its 50/50 martini, appropriately made with gin but probably not stirred unless you ask. Don’t be afraid to speak up. ABV, San Francisco, CAABV is really cool and chic inside, and it also opens at 2 p.m., which sets you up for the perfect thing: a 4 p.m. cocktail. If you’re cool, chic, and don’t have anywhere to be at 4 p.m., you can order a Gibson, which is a martini—just with pickled cocktail onions instead of olives or a twist. Then again, you can always just make one at home. But that’s probably not as fun.
Classic Gin Martini Recipe 2 1/4 oz. gin (like Bombay or Tanqueray) 3/4 oz. dry vermouth (like Dolin)Olives or a lemon twist for garnishFill a cocktail glass with ice water, or put it in the freezer to chill. Add the gin and vermouth to a mixing glass, and fill with ice. Stir vigorously for 10 seconds. Strain into your chilled glass. Add the olive or lemon twist; swipe the twist around the outside edge of the glass before dropping it in to express the oils and add flavor and aroma. Drink up. You deserve it.
Martinez Cocktail Recipe
1 1/2 oz. gin (like Ransom Old Tom Gin)1 oz. sweet vermouth (like Punt e Mes)1/4 oz. Luxardo maraschino liqueur1 dash Angostura bittersBuild all ingredients in a mixing glass and fill with ice. Stir for 10 seconds. Strain into a cocktail glass or coupe. Garnish with a lemon twist, expressed over the top of the drink, and a Luxardo maraschino cherry. Contemplate how the hell the martini could have anything to do with the cocktail you are currently drinking—but then again, it tastes good, so does it matter?
Photo by Andrew Nawrocki, GrouponGet the knowledge needed to be a cocktail expert:The Truth About DaiquirisA Manhattan Is the Classic of Classic Cocktails
Everything You Need to Know About Old-Fashioneds

Are the daiquiris you’ve seen colorful? Colorful in kind of a creepy way? Served in a tulip glass? Strawberry-flavored?That’s not a real daiquiri.But you needn’t worry. Help is on the way.A real daiquiri, bless its rummy heart, belongs to the pantheon of classic cocktails that are true testaments to the sum and quality of their parts. It’s easier to screw up because it’s so simple—fudge one of the measurements, and it’ll end up too sweet or too sour or too rummy. If you’re somewhere nice, please order one. If you’re somewhere even nicer, order one with rhum agricole (rum’s funky, aged, a-little-bit-eccentric cousin). No matter what, a daiquiri should only consist of three things: lime juice (fresh), sugar (Demerara), and good (white) rum.
The Questionable Birth of the DaiquiriSome attribute the creation of this drink to an American engineer in dire straits before a cocktail party he was hosting in Cuba. That is almost certainly not true—rum, limes, and sugar were all native to Cuba and South and Central America long before the engineer’s incident. (In 1896, this man, Jennings Cox, apparently found himself without his beloved gin but surrounded by rum, limes, and sugar. You get the idea). Named after a little town in Cuba, the daiquiri is almost identical to Brazil’s national drink, the caipirinha, except it’s served up instead of on the rocks. Both are glorious and refreshing when done right, though the caipirinha is traditionally made with cachaça, another one of rum’s terrific but less popular cousins.Too Good to Keep a Secret
A daiquiri, done right, is a revelation. It’s arguably the perfect drink on a hot day and very easy to drink quickly. It’s easy enough to make and delicious enough to warrant craving. I bet you’re thinking about drinking one right now. Drunken sailors are largely responsible for rum’s discovery, distribution, and eventual rise in popularity around the globe. It was even a naval officer who brought the drink to the US, where it made its debut at the Army and Navy Club in Washington, DC. (You can still order one there!)
But back to the daiquiri. No one really knows why it got bastardized as it did, but it’s likely that Ernest Hemingway is somehow to blame. The Hemingway daiquiri still exists, but it is not a blended frappé of corn syrup, bad rum, and frozen strawberries. It’s close (add grapefruit juice and maraschino liqueur and pour over shaved ice) and it’s pink-ish, but comparing the two is like slating a Maserati against a Mazda. I’ll let you decide which is which. Recipe: The Hemingway Daiquiri
1 1/2 oz. white rum3/4 oz. fresh lime juice1/2 oz. fresh grapefruit juice1/4 oz. simple syrup (1:1 water to sugar, dissolved)1/4 oz. Luxardo maraschino liqueurBuild all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake vigorously. Strain over crushed ice in a ridiculous glass. Garnish with a grapefruit peel. Best served somewhere very hot, like the plains of Africa.
Recipe: The Classic Daiquiri 2 oz. white rum1 oz. fresh lime juice1/2 oz. simple syrupBuild all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake vigorously. Strain into a chilled coupe glass, garnish with a lime wheel. Serve. Drink. Repeat.If You’re Thirsty But Want Someone Else to Make Your Drink
As I said before, if you’re somewhere nice, you should order a daiquiri. Somewhere nice that knows how to make good cocktails, mind you. These places are a safe bet:
Lost Lake, Chicago, ILThough Lost Lake is a tiki bar (a very good one run by Chicago’s veritable tiki king, Paul McGee), the bartenders there make a different daily daiquiri. The bar has such an impressive selection of rum, it literally has a rum club. Since the daily daiquiri is always made using the classic recipe, the only thing that changes is the rum. But at $8, it’s a surprise that cannot possibly do you wrong.Rum Club, Portland, ORIt’s called Rum Club—I mean, come on. Its signature daiquiri isn’t exactly a classic, but what is life without adventure? (Not worth living.) It’s made with Bacardi 8 aged rum, fresh lime juice, maraschino, Demerara syrup, Angostura bitters, and a little absinthe, just to keep things interesting. Anvil Bar and Refuge, Houston, TXAnvil’s bartenders are super knowledgeable, and they’ve dedicated themselves not only to a short list of rotating house cocktails but also a very long list, which they’ve named, aptly, The 100 List. If you couldn’t guess why, it’s because it’s a list of 100 classic cocktails the bar keeps consider to be staples—and one of those is a daiquiri. You can also order a caipirinha! Order both! Compare! Live a little!Photo by Andrew Nawrocki, GrouponGet the knowledge needed to be a cocktail expert:
Everything You Need to Know About Old-FashionedsA Manhattan Is the Classic of Classic CocktailsTiki: A True Made-in-America Story

Willam Belli’s favorite bar in Chicago, Groupon’s hometown, is Roscoe’s.
“I love Roscoe’s! That’s my favorite spot,” he tells us [Ed. Note: Willam prefers the masculine pronoun]. “I love to crowd-surf there. They say, ‘You’re not going to crowd-surf, right?’ and I say, ‘No!’ as I shake my head yes. If you see a queen crowd-surfing, please catch her. And avoid her lower abdomen.” We’ll let you guess why.
It’s not the only piece of advice that Willam, an internet sensation, RuPaul’s Drag Race alum, and new face for American Apparel, has to offer. Channeling his inner Emily Post, he walked us through the finer points of drag show etiquette. Most of his advice is a little risqué, so proceed at your own risk.
Tip the Queen
Tipping queens is customary, but be sensible about it. “Keep your ones in one pocket and your big bills in another,” Willam advises. “Asking a drag queen for change is super difficult, even if she’s wearing one of those toll-belt things. I used to do that.”
However, asking for change isn’t the only faux pas when it comes to tipping. “Let the queen perform a little bit first,” Willam says. “Don’t try to tip her as soon as she comes out, unless there’s a giant costume reveal, or she ‘sha-blamms.’”
More importantly, “Don’t put money in your mouth. There are millions of enjoyable ways to contract hepatitis, but money in the mouth is not one of them.” Stuffing it in her dress is also off limits. It’s usually best to just hand over the cash.
Don’t Touch the Queen … Most of the Time
“Don’t go anywhere near the face,” Willam warns. “That will turn me into Kill Bill immediately. You will get ninja-chopped.”
And while spectators are often encouraged to be tastefully affectionate, they should always get permission, even for a kiss on the cheek. “It’s constantly cold season for me. If I get sick, I can’t sing.”
Be Polite to the Queen
Despite the raucous nature of her performance space, a queen still expects (and deserves) to be treated with respect. One way to make sure you're making politeness a priority is to watch the booze. “Don’t get blackout drunk,” Willam insists. “You want it hazy, but you want to remember where your ATM card is.”
Even if you don’t drink, drag shows are still rowdy, interactive affairs, so be prepared. “If you pay to get in, you can do what you want, but that does come with the risk of getting read to death by the queen.” For newbies, “read” translates to “cleverly insulted” in drag-speak.
Flash the Queen
When taking pictures, always use a flash. “It’s easier to filter down than filter up,” Willam explains. “If a picture’s bad, I literally take their camera and say, ‘That’s not going anywhere.’ And then if they try to get it back from me, I run. [And] my legs are longer. I’m in 5-inch heels.”
One more photo tip: “When you take a picture with a drag queen, do not put your arm around her shoulder. That makes her wig want to run away from her forehead.”
Have Fun With the Queen
Despite all of the above tips, Willam mostly wants everyone to just “have a good time, and be semi-respectful.”
In other words, “Treat each drag queen like a drunk aunt at a wedding. Know to have fun, but don’t lift up Auntie’s skirt. We’re monsters, but we’re like Monsters, Inc. We’re the nice ones. There’s a reason we’re performing in public and not just hiding on YouTube doing makeup tutorials. We want to be your friend, you know?”
Willam performs at drag clubs and theaters around the world; check her schedule for upcoming appearances. In the meantime, you can find music parodies and her newly returned web series “The Beatdown” on her YouTube channel.
Read more about drag on the Guide:
A Drag Queen’s Guide to Cocktails
A “Drag Race” Star Shows a Fan He’s Not “Un-Draggable”
Top photo: Magnus Hastings. Bikini photo: Paul Boulon.